The Medical Genome Initiative has launched a webinar series to discuss relevant literature and hot topics around whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for rare disease. Presenters will review recent publications and hot topics and discuss complex cases where WGS played a valuable role in patient care.

October 2021: No Link Available

• Title: Review of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Evidence-Based Guideline: Exome and genome sequencing for pediatric patients with congenital anomalies or intellectual disability
• Speakers: Shashikant Kulkarni, MS, PhD, FACMG and Carolyn Brown, MS, LCGC

March 2022: Link to Recording Passcode:  : r.T^aF4FD3

• Title: Discussion of real-world evidence demonstrating significant underutilization of genetic testing in children with suspected genetic disease and the role of the genetics community to improve utilization.
• Speakers: Brock Schroeder, PhD, Elizabeth Spiteri, PhD, and Robin Hayeems, PhD

May 2022: Link to Recording Passcode: .w3QJpKJZs

• Title: Best Practices for Whole-Genome Sequencing Interpretation and Reporting
• Speakers: Christine Austin-Tse, PhD and Amanda Thomas-Wilson, PhD, FACMG

Summer 2022: 

Fall 2022: Link to Recording  Passcode: LG1Qvt.#..

• Title: Considerations for Next-Generation Sequencing Reanalysis
• Speakers: Pei Dai, MD, PhD and Jerica Lenberg, MS, LCGC

Winter 2023: TBD